Top Weekly Gainers in the Memecoin Space: $VADER, $REKT, and $CHILLGUY Lead the Charge

This week’s leaderboard is full of impressive performances from low to mid-cap memecoins, proving once again that the degens are alive and well. Let’s break down the top 3 weekly gainers making the most noise in the market.

1. $VADER – Dominating with a 119% Weekly Gain

$VADER has surged 119% in the past 7 days, making it the top performer of the week.

• Current Market Cap: $36.9M

• Trading Volume: Just under $1M

• Holder Count: 207,500

Despite being only listed on MEXC from the major CEXes, with a small volume of around $100K, the price action has been very strong. The momentum appears to be fueled by strong DEX activity and a rapidly growing holder base.

The lack of centralized exchange listings creates a sense of early-mover advantage. If $VADER continues to gain attention, the next CEX listing could bring serious exposure and liquidity.

2. $REKT – 75% Gain with a Shift Toward Centralized Trading

Following closely is $REKT, which delivered a 75% gain this week.

• Market Cap: $27.8M

• Trading Volume: ~$900K

• Holder Count: 15,374

Unlike $VADER, $REKT has already made a notable shift toward centralized trading. Gate.io volume has surpassed DEX trading, signaling a trend of mainstream accessibility.

Although it has significantly fewer holders than $VADER, the early signs of a growing community are there. The next few weeks will be crucial for $REKT’s adoption and whether that momentum can be sustained.

3. $CHILLGUY – Strong Fundamentals with a 73% Weekly Pump

Coming in third is $CHILLGUY with an impressive 73% gain this week.

• Market Cap: $52M

• Trading Volume: $46.4M

• Volume/Market Cap Ratio: 88%

• Holder Count: 132,511

Unlike the other two, $CHILLGUY has a much healthier trading volume. The strong volume and tight ratio show a solid level of daily activity and community participation.

The $CHILLGUY community has been extremely active on X, continuing to drive exposure and hype. It’s also worth noting that $CHILLGUY reached an all-time high market cap of $561M, which is over 10x from the current level. That makes the current entry price potentially attractive for those hunting asymmetric plays.

Conclusion:

This week’s top memecoin gainers have a few things in common — growing holder counts, increasing exposure, and community-driven momentum. However, each one is at a different stage of maturity:

• $VADER is the fresh narrative play with huge retail interest despite minimal exchange support.

• $REKT is moving from niche DEX to broader CEX coverage.

• $CHILLGUY is showing strong fundamentals with a large holder base and proven past highs.

If memecoin season heats up again, these projects are already positioned for further upside.